Eureka light show mistaken to be drones
Eureka Police were overwhelmed with calls Monday night, reporting drones in the sky. But citizens were relieved when they discovered the lights were actually coming from a local event.
EUREKA, Mo. - It wasn't close encounters of the third kind, but for a moment Monday night, people around Eureka craned their necks to the sky, reporting sightings of drones around the city.
Turns out, the only thing arriving was the Light Cycles light show, dazzling enough to spark a flurry of police reports.
Eureka Police Department, posting on Facebook after dispatching police to the scene, “They have several high-powered spot lights in the sky reflecting off the clouds. We appreciate our community always being diligent and looking out for everyone’s safety.”
Ashlee Wilhite, General Manager of Light Cycles, told FOX 2, “[Residents] thought it was maybe drones, so the cops were called several times and actually ended up showing up. I’m sure they’ll continue to get calls about that, but it’s just a beautiful art instillation.”
The new outdoor light and digital art installation made its North American debut at Brookdale Farms in Eureka, Missouri, mid-December, after launching internationally in Kyoto, Japan, Milan, Italy, and Birmingham, England.
Wilhite shared, “We have a lot of special events here, and this is the very first time we’ve done it. I think it’s going to grow in popularity once people realize how amazing it is.”
This multi-sensory event is one of a kind in our nation and more than a flash in the pan for the St. Louis area. Attendees can grab their hot cocoa and smores kits and hang out around fires in a lovely atmosphere before hitting the visual trail.
"It's just a nice nature walk that has a beautiful surroundings; the environment is just very moving. Something that you just don’t expect when you come out to see a light show. It’s a light experience," Wilhite added.
Light Cycles will be open through the end of February, and all ages are welcome to walk through this hour-long immersive experience of light, sound, and digital art—but no drones.
More information can be found and tickets can be purchased on the event website.
Aliens or not, the experience feels extraterrestrial. Or as Wilhite would say, “It’s out of this world still, man.”
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